Marriage First, Love Second

**Recommended, but not necessary, to read The Reluctant Alpha before reading Her Second Chance Mate.** Holly Boland - Returning to Bloodmoon was meant to be quick—settle my in-laws’ estate and leave. But seeing Alex Whitland, my former Luna’s best friend and now my second chance mate, has turned my world upside down. I never imagined loving anyone after Nigel. Can I risk my heart again, or will the past keep holding me back? Alex Whitland - I’ve loved Holly Boland since the moment I saw her, but she was never mine to have. When Nigel died, I held her through the agony and let her go. Now, years later, she’s back, both of us with lives built around our sons. Fate has given us a second chance, and I won’t let it slip away. Bloodmoon Series: Book One - Alpha Logan Book Two - Beta's Surprise Mate Book Three - The Reluctant Alpha Book Four - The Hunted Hunter Book Five - The Genius Delta Short Story - Cult of Love (included in The Genius Delta) Short Story - Spy Games (included in The Genius Delta) Book Six - Seducing The Bloodmoon Princess Short Story - Warrior's Redemption (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - Love After 40 (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - The Hybrid's Rogue (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - The Hybrid's Vampire (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Book Seven - Her Second Chance Mate

Si Irish ang kaisa-isang anak ng Presidente ng Pilipinas. Maganda, sopistikada, matalino ngunit nagrerebelde sa kanyang mga magulang. Upang tumino, pinadala siya ng kanyang ama sa isang immersion sa pangangalaga ng pinagkakatiwalaang gwapo at matipunong si Daniel na isang PSG/ Bodyguard. Kapwa may kasintahan sina Irish at Daniel ngunit sa liblib na lugar na iyon, nabuo ang hindi inaasahang pagtitinginan ng dalawa. Paano nila ipaglalaban ang kanilang lihim na pagmamahalan sa kani-kanilang mga karelasyon at sa Pangulo ng Pilipinas? Paano napabago ng isang simpleng bodyguard ang isang tigre sa kasungitang anak ng Presidente?

In a world of werewolves and pack rivalries, Jasmine Wilson, Alpha of the Blue Crescent pack, has resigned herself to a life of loneliness after losing her mate in a rogue attack. But fate intervenes when the goddess grants her a second chance at love, only to pair her with Lucas Oswald, the fearsome and ruthless Alpha of the Crimson Shadow pack. Lucas is everything Jasmine never wanted in a mate; his reputation for being incapable of love precedes him. Determined to maintain control over her pack, Jasmine resists his advances and refuses to surrender her authority. The stage is set for a battle of wills as Lucas demands her submission and loyalty. As they navigate their turbulent relationship, a looming threat from their past emerges, leaving people missing and a mystery to unravel. Forced to work together, Jasmine and Lucas must set aside their differences and join forces to confront the enemy that threatens their existence. Caught between her duty as an Alpha and the possibility of a second chance at love, Jasmine finds herself faced with an impossible choice. Will she sacrifice her pack and the life she has built for herself, or will she risk everything for a shot at happiness with Lucas? In this gripping tale of power, love, and redemption, Jasmine and Lucas must find a way to unite their packs and solve the mystery before it tears them apart. The stakes are high, and the future of their packs hangs in the balance as they embark on a thrilling journey that will test their limits and challenge everything they once knew. Book 2 of the mated series. It can be read as a stand alone, but it is advisable you read the first part of the series, "The Alpha Luna" to better understand back story.

For Serafina, they are a picture of a perfect family. She has a caring and loving parents. But an event turned her life upside-down when her mother died. Her father remarried and suddenly got into an accident. Jacob is desperate to get his inheritance. And his grandfather has only one condition that is to see him getting married before he died. Unexpectedly their path has crossed and they’re both desperate in different circumstances. Will they found the love and contentment despite of their convenient marriage?

I was born just one minute after Tiara, but the world treated that one minute as if it lasted a lifetime. She was the star. I was the shadow. She was flawless. I was the afterthought. She was loved. I was forgotten. Even by Reagan de Russo, heir to the wealthiest family in the country and the man I had secretly loved for the past ten years. But to him, there was only Tiara. And when he proposed to her, I knew my quiet little dream had finally died. Until that day came. The day Tiara left him at the altar. The day the world stopped turning for just a second. The day the man who had never even glanced my way, turned to me and asked me to take her place. I knew what I was. An escape. A damage control. A backup plan. And I... I was too tired of being strong. So I said yes. We married. Without love. Without a future. Just a one-year contract and a life of make-believe in front of flashing cameras and watching eyes. But the longer I stayed by his side, the harder it became to tell what was real and what was just part of the performance. Because for the first time... Reagan saw me. But can love truly grow from the ruins of lies, old wounds, and the shadow of a woman who’s always been his first choice? Or will I always be… only the second best?

“I am sorry if this sounds off but is Mr. Maverick a blind man?” I asked, I didn't fail to notice the frown that appeared on her face and for some reason she looked past me, unable to give me the answer. “Is this how it is now? Asking my maids for information about me.” The husky voice I heard from behind me made me jolt in shock. Ray. Emma Watson's life runs out of control when she is sold to Ray Tucker, a blind billionaire as cold and fierce. Haunted by mock and betrayal, Ray is determined to keep on his own world and he sees Emma as nothing more than a means to an end for him because he believes she was just with him because of his money. But Emma is no fragile possession, she wanted to be out of his wrath. She stood up for him and conquered Ray' heart. In Ray' world of deception and hatred from his family, what happens when Emma is torn in between loyalty to Ray and to his family?

Her ultimate mistake was marrying a man who couldn't keep his word-a man who would make her grieve as well as be terrible. At the end of the day, her desire of becoming a wife and mother will transform her into someone filled with anger and vengeance. ******** Helena Beatrice Manlupa married a man she believes is capable of providing her with a complete and happy family. Despite the accident she has gone through, she still trust her husband. Rowan Anderson Hidalgo broke his vow to his wife. His sexual condition is wrecking chaos in their marriage. He couldn't get away from his lust. He didn't realize that every time he had sex with another woman, he was turned into an immoral and irresponsible man. What if Helena discovers the truth, is she capable of forgiving herself?

ฉันถูกบังคับให้ต้องมาแต่งงานกับเขา เขาคนนั้นที่เคยนอกใจฉันไปเมื่อหลายปีก่อน

Anastasia Helena hanya seorang gadis Indonesia biasa yang ingin mengejar mimpinya dengan menempuh pendidikan di Inggris. Pertemuannya dengan seorang bangsawan muda berambut pirang dan beriris biru layaknya saphire musim dingin mengubah kehidupannya. Sill Rawleigh Troyard, sang pewaris Earl Of Wilthshire meminta tangannya untuk menikah dalam sebuah perjanjian, "Lahirkan anakku, maka akan kuberikan apapun yang kau inginkan. Tetapi jangan pernah berharap, aku akan jatuh cinta padamu, karena bagiku kau hanya sebuah alat untuk menghasilkan keturunan keluarga Troyard." Karena cinta Anastasia menerima perjanjian tersebut, tetap berharap dia bisa bahagia. Namun, akhirnya dia tetap dicampakkan. Putranya yang baru lahir diambil darinya dan suaminya akan menikahi wanita lain setelah mereka bercerai. Dia pun hancur. Tapi tujuh tahun kemudian semuanya berbalik. "Kumohon kembalilah padaku, Anastasia. Aku mencintaimu." -Sill Rawleigh Troyard- "Apa menurutmu suatu hubungan yang pernah rusak bisa diperbaiki? Satu cinta hanya memiliki satu kesempatan, jika ada kesempatan kedua maka itu cuma rasa kasihan." -Anastasia Helena-

Bound together by a paper of contract called marriage, will genuine and unexpected love change the course of their fate?